Actor Val Kilmer died on Tuesday, April 1, of pneumonia, his daughter told 'The New York Times.' His ex Cher paid tribute in a post shared to social media.

Cher is paying tribute to the "funny" and "brilliant" Val Kilmer after dating the "Top Gun" star in the 1980s.

Cher is looking back on her thrilling relationship with ex-boyfriend Val Kilmer following his tragic death. After the “Batman Forever” star died of pneumonia at age 65 on Tuesday, the singer, 78, posted a touching tribute to her former flame on social media.

"Thank you, Val. I wish you well on your next journey," Cruise said of his late costar during the "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" presentation.

It was just kind of who I was in the household.” They remained friends after they split, Cher said, staying in communication over the years via text and email. “We don’t see each other all that often.

Val Kilmer sought stardom but remained ambivalent about it, even as he was indelible in movies from "The Doors" to "Tombstone" to "Wonderland."

From 'Top Gun' to 'Batman Forever' to 'The Doors' the late Val Kilmer was easily one of the most versatile actors of his generation captivating audiences and critics alike since his rise in the 1980's.

From playing rock legends to gunslingers, Kilmer left a huge mark on Hollywood with a career spanning more than four decades.

Val Kilmer, the longtime Hollywood star known for roles in "Top Gun," "Heat" and "Tombstone," among other films, died this week. He was 65 years old. Kilmer, who battled throat cancer for several years,